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UKZN Fellows Dinner Sion, Where New Fellows Are Also Intro- Ty CONTENTS 02 MESSAGES 04 NEWS 22 PROFILES 26 OUT & ABOUT 28 CLASS NOTES 34 ON THE BOOKSHELF 37 CONVOCATION 38 Competition A UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL07 ALUMNI PUBLICATION Editorial team Dasarath Chetty, Finn Christensen, Deanne Collins, André Young Contributors Deanne Collins, Vicky Crookes, Bhekani Dlamini, Hazel Dlamini, Thembeka Dlungwane, Maryann Francis, Smita Maharaj, Indu Moodley, Corlia Ogle, Normah Zondo Photographs Vicky Crookes, Bhekani Dlamini, Thembeka Dlungwane, Kevin Joseph, Madoda Mahlangu, Mangana Makhumisane, Corlia Ogle, Shaun Veeran Administrative Assistance Esmé Estrice, Desiree Govender, Fikisile Mabaso Produced by Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, University of KwaZulu-Natal Telephone 031 260 1245/7115/2027 Email [email protected] Alumni Affairs office 031 260 2016/2823 Alumni Affairs website www. alumniaffairs.ukzn.ac.za Alumni Affairs email [email protected] Design & Layout Artworks Communications Printing Art Printers UKZNTOUCH/ 01 MESSAGES From the desk of the Vice-Chancellor percentage increase was 30% Science and Agriculture’s School of recognised for their contributions compared to the national average Physics. Professor Thumbi Ndung’u to scientific research in the field of of 11%. This output translates to from the Doris Duke Medical Double Bond Isomerization. approximately R80 million in subsidy Research Institute’s Hasso Plattner The University Council recently earned. Research Laboratory received the awarded Fellowships to two perma- While the work done by our award in 2006. nent members of staff in recogni- mature academics has laid firm foun- Eight UKZN staff members tion of their distinguished academic dations, it is critical that we develop have been appointed to the presti- achievement and high quality a cadre of young and productive gious South African Department of scholarly work. The two new UKZN Research output is a key academics. These young people will Science and Technology’s Research Fellows are Professor Duncan Brown indicator of the stature of any carry the future of the Institution. Chairs. UKZN also featured amongst of the School of Literary Studies, university. On 20 July I was privileged the winners at the annual Tech- Media and Creative Arts, who has to present the Vice-Chancellor’s nology and Human Resources for published widely in the field of South The culture of research and Research Award to three gifted Industry Programme (THRIP) Excel- African literary and cultural studies publishing in accredited journals young UKZN researchers. This lence Awards held in Midrand in and Professor Ann Coutsoudis of has truly taken root at the Univer- award, which is made annually by October 2006. Professor Deogra- the Department of Paediatrics and sity of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Our the University Council, is based on tius Jaganyi, renowned Chemistry Child Health who has received a academics have remained competi- merit and is open to all academic researcher and Deputy-Dean of the string of accolades for her role in tive, acquiring many prestigious staff who are under the age of 40. Faculty of Science & Agriculture, the global scientific community. In research grants and keeping us 2nd Professor Dorrit Posel from the won the award for Outstanding 2006, a fellowship was conferred on in research productivity in South Faculty of Management’s School of Black Research/Project Leader. His Professor Denis Brothers of Biologi- Africa. Our research productivity as Economics and Finance is the 2004 PhD student, Ms Nontokozo Xaba, cal and Conservation Sciences. measured by SAPSE increased by recipient. In 2005 the award went to was the winner in the Best Black or 19% in 2006. In 2005 our SAPSE Dr Richard Mace from the Faculty of Female Student Category. Both were Professor MW Makgoba From the desk of the Executive Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications a “brand promise”. A promise of tional role played by UKZN within prolific publisher of accredited publi- academic excellence in our teaching the policy and legislative context of cations, the establishment of specific and learning endeavour, of innovative higher education in South Africa. As executive portfolios for both Access research in line with societal needs, the CHE points out, increased equity and Equity to drive the transformation and of a critical engagement with and access opportunity for previ- agenda and praiseworthy commu- society through engaging in outreach ously marginalised groups, greater nity engagement projects providing Three and a half years after the programmes that are contextually responsiveness to societal priorities services, empowerment opportuni- merger the Institutional Audit process located within social dynamics and in and through teaching and research ties and skills transfer are all visible driven by the Council for Higher reflective of an appropriate response and use of institutional resources indices of a stated commitment. Education (CHE) offers the University to regional development priorities. and expertise to address issues There is no reason to believe community a splendid opportunity to Realising this promise, we believe, relevant to our communities, are all that the Institutional Audit will reveal evaluate, in a participative, consulta- would render us “the Premier Univer- clear goals against which we need to anything but a positive, progressive tive and systematic way, the extent sity of African Scholarship”. measure our progress. trajectory. to which we are doing what we set It follows that in measuring our On the face of it much has been out to do. The new mission made fitness of purpose we are challenged achieved. Increased research output what is termed in marketing speak, to frankly address the transforma- that places us as the second most Professor Dasarath Chetty 02 /UKZNTOUCH MESSAGES Message from the Alumni Affairs Team The Alumni Affairs Team Rick Turner Bursary Fund all alumni who have recent- has continued to build and was co-ordinated together ly had a change in contact maintain relationships with the UKZN Foundation details would inform us. with alumni – both within in April. A second UK-based Also, please encourage any South Africa and overseas event is scheduled for Octo- friends or relatives who – in 2007. The year has so ber and will provide alum- are graduates and have not far been busy and exciting ni with the opportunity to received any correspon- FINN CHRISTENSEN – with interaction having network, receive an update dence from the University taken place with over on their alma mater and to in the past 12 months to 98 000 alumni through enjoy the entertainment provide our Office with their social events, workshops, planned for the evening. updated contact details. This email and posted correspon- The ever popular Leader- can be done on the provided dence, telephone conversa- ship and Entrepreneurship form (to be faxed or posted), tions and publications. Workshops took place in via email or the website. Highlights of the first six June, July and August on the The Alumni Affairs CORLIA OGLE months of 2007 include very Howard College, Westville and Team looks forward to inter- successful alumni dinners Pietermaritzburg campuses. acting and meeting with in Cape Town, Pretoria and For information on these alumni during the year and Johannesburg during March Workshops, please contact welcomes suggestions for and the Barnyard Theatre our Office or refer to the events and information for Supper evening which took website. UKZNTOUCH. place in Durban in May. In In order to maintain addition to these local events, these relationships, it would With our very best wishes, ESMÉ ESTRICE a UK event to relaunch the be very much appreciated if The Alumni Affairs Team The UKZN MasterCard credit card (issued and administered on behalf of the University by Absa Bank Ltd) is an easy way for you to make your own personal contribution to the Show that you University without effort or cost, and on a regular and ongoing basis. Every purchase you make with your card will represent hard cash for your University. care about your Without any additional charge to you, Absa Bank Ltd gives UKZN an amount proportionate to your total spending every month. You get an opportunity to support your University at no cost, yet make a real difference. University . Your UKZN MasterCard credit card will also be distinctively branded with the name of UKZN. Here’s how a little When you consider the many graduates who have already pledged their support in this way, plus the many thousands yet to come, it is obvious that the sums involved provide UKZN with a welcome additional source of funding that will enhance the lives of all students. thought can make Your Absa MasterCard credit card offers you all the benefits you would expect from a leading credit card. But perhaps the Visit us at greatest benefit is knowing that each time you sign for an www.absa.co.za a big difference everyday purchase, you have made a contribution towards or call something that is dear to you. (012) 317 3000 for more HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for your UKZN MasterCard credit card by completing a credit card application form information. and handing it in at any Absa branch or by filling in an electronic application form found on www.absa.co.za. UKZNTOUCH/ 033 NEWS Global Studies Programme THE Academy of Science in Germany has recognised the Global Studies Programme as one of the top 10 best Masters programmes within the Humanities and Social Sciences Discipline. Spearheading the Programme in South Africa is Professor Ari Sitas, Head of School in the Department of Sociology and Social Studies. In 2004 the Global Studies Programme programme has led to the programme’s won the BMW award in Germany for extension in Africa with Maker- the best programme that increases ere University, Dar-es Salaam and intercultural understanding and inter- Botswana. cultural competence. “The Global Studies Programme The overall objective of the has been a learning process, I thought programme is to produce students I was smart and dangerous and inter- who are global players and who national enough but I have learnt so understand what globalisation means much from the students.
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